ADA, or adenosine deaminase, is an enzyme widely studied within biochemical research for its critical role in purine metabolism, where it catalyzes the irreversible deamination of adenosine to inosine. In research applications, ADA is pivotal for investigating metabolic pathways associated with nucleic acids and energy transfer. Scientists use this enzyme to study cellular metabolism and regulatory mechanisms that maintain nucleotide balance within cells, essential for proper cellular function and survival. ADA′s activity is also utilized in enzymology to understand the kinetics of enzyme-catalyzed reactions, providing insights into enzyme mechanism, specificity, and inhibition. This has broader implications in the field of biochemistry, particularly in understanding how alterations in enzyme activity affect metabolic disorders. In the realm of biotechnology, ADA is employed in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, which are useful as biochemical tools in molecular biology experiments and as potential lead compounds in drug discovery for diseases linked to purine metabolism dysregulation. Through its application in these areas, ADA offers a profound window into cellular and enzymatic functions, enhancing our understanding of fundamental biological processes in a purely research-focused context.
ADA is a biological buffer with a pKa of 6.9.
CAS Number: | 26239-55-4 |
Purity: | >99% |
Molecular Weight: | 190.15 |
Molecular Formula: | C6H10N2O5 |
MDL Number : | MFCD00008031 |
EC Number : | 247-530-0 |
SMILES : | C(C(=O)N)N(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O |
Appearance : | Powder |
Physical State : | Solid |
Solubility : | Soluble in Water: 0.05 M |
Storage : | Store at room temperature |
Melting Point : | 219° C |
Density : | 1.52 g/cm3 |
Refractive Index : | n20D 1.56 |
pK Values : | pKa: 6.6 at 25° C |
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